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From the Director’s Desk – Fretting About Change Camp Ondessonk Raganeau Cabins

From the Director’s Desk – Fretting About Change 

Three Sundays ago, I spent most of a two-hour drive fretting about how to break the news that Raganeau’s original cabins, a dearly loved group of four small structures overlooking the mouth of Phantom Canyon, were demolished two days before.  My coworkers and I take turns posting on social media. I’m in…
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From Mini Camper to Mentor: Emma Linn’s Journey of Independence, Leadership, and Belonging at Camp Ondessonk

Discover how one eight-year-old’s first weekend at Mini Camp ignited a decade-long journey of personal growth, and why child development experts say experiences like hers can shape who your child…
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Camp Ondessonk Spring Fling 2026

Celebrate Spring at Camp Ondessonk’s Spring Fling! 

Spring is in the air, and there’s no better place to celebrate than Camp Ondessonk! Join us on April 11 for our Spring Fling, a fun-filled day that brings together outdoor adventure,…
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LUCIA’S CORNER One of my favorite responsibilities at Ondessonk

LUCIA’S CORNER- One of my favorite responsibilities

By Lucia (Juenger) Hodges One of my favorite responsibilities at Ondessonk (since 1993) is managing Lost & Found. I delight in the positive responses I get when a camper is…
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A Valentine to the Land- Camp Ondessonk Volunteers Cedar Falls Res

A Valentine to the Land

By Evan Coulson, Coordinator of Strategic Initiatives, Camp Ondessonk Camp alumni, many now camper parents themselves, returned to Ondessonk for a Winter Stewardship Weekend where they engaged in a full…
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What Age Is Best for Overnight Summer Camp?

What Age Is Best for Overnight Summer Camp?

A Parent Readiness Guide for First-Time Camp Families For many parents, the idea of sending a child to an overnight summer camp brings a mix of excitement and hesitation. You…
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